RECIPES

Serves 4

4 chicken fillets (approx. 200g each) 75ml (6 tbsp) clear honey

30ml (2 tbsp) wholegrain mustard 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried tarragon 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree 150ml (1/4 pint) chicken stock

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water salt and pepper to taste

HONEYED CHICKEN

1Mix all the ingredients, except the chicken, together in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish.

2Add the chicken and turn over to coat with the sauce.

3Cook on 70% for 20 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.

Microwave Tip: Softening crystalised honey

Place 100g honey in a bowl. Heat on 100% for 1 minute until runny.

Microwave Tip: Softening cream cheese

Place 225g cream cheese on a plate. Heat on 30% for 1 minute until soft.

Serves 4

400g canned, chopped tomatoes

150g broccoli florets

50g onion, chopped

350g chicken fillet, diced 10ml (2 tsp) dried basil 15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée 200g cooked pasta

300ml (1/2 pint) white sauce (see page 66) 100g mature cheddar cheese, grated

CHICKEN AND PASTA BAKE

1Place the tomatoes, broccoli, onion, chicken fillet, basil and garlic puree into a 2.5l casserole dish and mix well. Cook on 70% for 15 minutes, stir once during cooking.

2Spread the pasta over the mixture.

3Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the grated cheese.

4Place on the turntable and cook on COMBI - 2 (MICROWAVE & TOP GRILL), 70% for 15 minutes, stir once during cooking.

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Sharp R-86STM manual Microwave Tip Softening crystalised honey, Microwave Tip Softening cream cheese

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